Methodist Transitional Care Centerdesoto LLC

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.